5KM Family Fun Run
Date: Saturday 12 September 2026
Bib Collection: from 8:30am at the Emerald Lake Park from the Puffing Billy Lakeside Visitor Centre.
Race Briefing: 10:55am
Start time: 11:00am
Start type: Mass start.
Course Cut off: 12noon.
Medals: ALL finishers will receive a medal at the finish line.
Course: Starts and finishes inside Emerald Lake Park at the Puffing Billy Lakeside Visitor Centre.
Address: Emerald Lake Park, Emerald Lake Rd, Emerald VIC 3782
Age requirements: Participants must be 8 years or older on event day. Participants 15 years and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult on course.
5KM REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Children aged 15 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.
If you are a parent or guardian running with a child/ren, please sign up as a 'Family Team' in the 'Teams' area during registration process.
Railway crossings: There are no railway crossings on this course.
RACE BIB INFORMATION
We will be using a disposable chip system that is stuck to the back of your race number or bib.
Bib Colours
- 1.5km Kids Dash: PINK bibs
- 5km Family Fun Run: ORANGE bibs
- 13.5km Classic: GREEN bibs
PRE-EVENT POSTAGE
BIB COLLECTION
1.5km and 5km Bibs will be available to be picked up:
- On the morning of the event from 8:30am until 11:00am noon from the Puffing Billy Lakeside Visitor Centre in Emerald Lake Park. (right next to the start line for the 1.5km and 5km events).
- Please note due to parking constraints there is to be NO bib collection for the 13.5km Classic on the Saturday.
ENTRY FEES
| TICKET TYPE | ADULT (16+) | CHILD (U/16) |
|---|---|---|
| EARLY BIRD (until midnight July 2nd) | $40 | $30 |
| REGULAR (until midnight Sept 11th) | $50 | $40 |
| LAST MINUTE & ON THE DAY | $55 | $45 |
FAMILY PASSES
Purchase a family pass and get a 10% discount!
| TICKET TYPE | ADULT + 1 Child | ADULT + 2 Children | ADULT + 3 Children |
|---|---|---|---|
| EARLY BIRD (until midnight July 2nd) | $63.00 | $90.00 | $117.00 |
| REGULAR (until midnight Sept 11th) | $81.00 | $117.00 | $153.00 |
| LAST MINUTE & ON THE DAY | $90.00 | $130.50 | $171.00 |
Course Map
New courses for 2026, designed to alleviate congestion near the Finish Zone and bring you closer to Puffing Billy than ever before!
Want to know more?
Getting there and getting home
Please visit our Parking and Transport page >
All aboard!
